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Jake Paul controversially performs with Tekashi 6ix9ine for Netflix fight walkout

Social media melts down as the influencer-turned-boxer walks out for his big fight with the controversial rapper.
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Jake Paul and Anthony Joshua face off after a press conference announcing their heavyweight boxing match at Kayesa Center.
Jake Paul and Anthony Joshua face off after a press conference announcing their heavyweight boxing match at Kayesa Center. | Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

Jake Paul certainly knows how to make an entrance. How about having controversial rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine walking him out for his big Netflix fight vs. Anthony Joshua?!

The 28-year-old Paul will do almost anything to draw eyeballs like a few days before the fight when he showed off an unreal Hulk Hogan outfit made out of alligator he was wearing on Friday night. Hogan, who passed away in July at the age of 71, was honored by Paul who wrote on Instagram, “Turned a 12ft Gator into my fight outfit in homage to the legendary Hulk Hogan — RIP Brother ❤️💛”

While Paul did use Hogan’s famous “Real American” entrance song by Rick Derringer, the music qucikly changed to rap with Tekashi 6ix9ine (Daniel Hernandez) leading him out and Paul spitting lyrics along with him.

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Here’s the video:

Paul never ceases to surprise with his viral antics.

Social media exploded over it, too.

Heading into the bout, 28-year-old Paul holds a record of 12-1 with seven knockouts, while the 36-year-old Joshua is 28-4 with 25 by KO. Joshua has a huge height advantage, towering over Paul at 6-foot-6 to his 6-foot-1. He’s also beaten some serious fighters in Wladimir Klitschko, Joseph Parker, Kubrat Pulev, Dillian Whyte and Alexander Povetkin.

Update: Paul was knocked out by Joshua in Round 6.

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MATT RYAN

Matt Ryan is a dedicated sports journalist with over 20 years of experience in digital and linear media. After receiving a Masters in Journalism from USC, he’s worked for Fox Sports, NBC Sports, Yahoo Sports, USA Today Sports Media Group, and Bally Sports, while holding various leadership roles along the way.

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